Super Foods!
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Heard of the term?
'Super Foods' refers to food that contains vitamins, nutrients and/or minerals that are believed to contain special properties for health, disease prevention and/or longevity.
It is believed that including such foods in your diet may help in cancer prevention as well.
Here's the list of 'super foods' :
Broccoli
- Contains vitamins C, A, Beta Carotene and Fiber.
Carrots
- 2 carrots every other day provide enough beta carotene to reduce stroke risk by half for men who already have symptoms of heart disease
Chili Peppers
- The heat source in chilis, capsaicin, is an antioxidant. Contains blood thinning properties to prevent strokes, lowers cholesterol, protects DNA against carcinogens, may stimulate release of endorphins ("natural high" chemicals)
Spinach
- Contains vitamins A and C, folic acid and magnesium which help control cancer, reduces heart disease and stroke risk, blocks free radicals and may help prevent osteoporosis.
Mushrooms
- Contain beta-glucan, which stimulates immune system. Shitake, enoki, zhuling and reishi all have anti-cancer and antiviral effects
Tomatoes
- Contain lycopenes - an antioxidant more potent than vitamin C. Stimulates immune function and may slow degenerative diseases
Strawberries
- Contains ellagic acid, which contains anti-cancer properties
Papaya, Pineapple & Kiwi
- High amounts of enzymes that help combat everything from autoimmune diseases, allergies, and cancer to AIDS
Mangoes
- Contains bioflavonoids that aid the immune system
Citrus Fruits
- Contains vitamin C which helps your body fight cancers (lung, cervical, esophagus & stomach). Rich in bioflavonoids.
Apricots
- Fresh apricots are high in beta-carotene. Also contains vitamin C and fiber.
Bananas
- Rich in magnesium (helps protect circulatory system), potassium and slowly-absorbed sugars. Good source of pectin (a soluble fiber). Prevents radical swings in blood sugar
Garlic
- May lower cholesterol and blood pressure. May contain chemicals capable of destroying cancer cells
Green Tea
- Green tea contains polyphenols, which may reduce heart disease, cancer and stroke risk
Beans
- High in protein and complex carbohydrates. Contains both soluble and insoluble fiber. Contains phytochemicals and protease inhibitors that may help prevent cancer
Soybeans & Tofu
- Lowers "bad" LDL cholesterol levels in bloodstream which reduces heart disease risk. Studies have shown that people who regularly eat soy products have reduced risk or lower rates of prostate, colon, lung, rectal and stomach cancers.
Salmon
- Contains omega-3 oils to fight heart disease. Contains calcium, magnesium, protein and B-vitamins.
Oats
- Oat bran lowers cholesterol and blood pressure. May reduce risk of colon cancer. Oatmeal contains both soluble and insoluble fiber.
Try to incorporate most of these foods in your daily diet!
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Hmm... oddly enough, apples aren't included in the list!
Whatever happened to 'an apple a day keeps the doctor away'?
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apple farmers' marketing strategyOriginally posted by Rhonda:Hmm... oddly enough, apples aren't included in the list!
Whatever happened to 'an apple a day keeps the doctor away'? -
I read somewhere in a magazine that eating chicken as well as brocolli together in a meal is a very powerful combination for prevention of cancer. How true this is.. I don't know.
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I like tao gua!!
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why is chocolate not included leh? i eat oledi feel SUPER wor!
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AAAAaaaahhh Harharharhahahaha!!!Originally posted by tare:why is chocolate not included leh? i eat oledi feel SUPER wor! 
Sayang panda... chocolate makes you feel super in bed cause it's believed to be an aphrodisiac! Salah channel!!
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yah, i like chocolate too!
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yong tau fu leh?
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taoyan.... i mean super as in super happy mood lah....Originally posted by Rhonda:AAAAaaaahhh Harharharhahahaha!!!
Sayang panda... chocolate makes you feel super in bed cause it's believed to be an aphrodisiac! Salah channel!!
chocolate got sugar, gives energy also wat -
Yong Tau Fu is considered a soybean product. You can see soybean and tofu products in that list too mah!Originally posted by ceecookie:yong tau fu leh?
But, too much is no good because soybeans have phytoestrogens in them. It's a plant equivalent of estrogen, a female hormone. -
You only said SUPER mah! In caps too! So, I thought it must be like, SUPER super like that!Originally posted by tare:taoyan.... i mean super as in super happy mood lah....
chocolate got sugar, gives energy also wat -
basically, might as well as say eat all kinds of food can liao
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Wei, the list does not include ALL kinds of food wor!Originally posted by laurence82:basically, might as well as say eat all kinds of food can liao -
does tis mean if a guy eat too much yong tau fu will turn sissy?Originally posted by Rhonda:Yong Tau Fu is considered a soybean product. You can see soybean and tofu products in that list too mah!
But, too much is no good because soybeans have phytoestrogens in them. It's a plant equivalent of estrogen, a female hormone. -
well, just eat whatever is on the tableOriginally posted by Rhonda:Wei, the list does not include ALL kinds of food wor! -
hmm....im kind like addicted to yong tau fu where u can add in all kind of bits and then a choice of dry with soup or laksaOriginally posted by Rhonda:Yong Tau Fu is considered a soybean product. You can see soybean and tofu products in that list too mah!
But, too much is no good because soybeans have phytoestrogens in them. It's a plant equivalent of estrogen, a female hormone. -
missy so notti today.... u in salah channel lorOriginally posted by Rhonda:You only said SUPER mah! In caps too! So, I thought it must be like, SUPER super like that! 
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eating soft rice is good too..
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Originally posted by tare:missy so notti today.... u in salah channel lor
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FISH FIGHTS HEART DISEASE
''Women can lower their risk for heart diesease by over 30% if they eat fish two to fourtimes or more a week, accordign to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Researchers evaluated data from a long-term study that tracked the health of almost 85,000 women for over 14 years. The more fish women consumed weekly, the lower their risk for heart disease. By choosing fish high in omega-3 fatty acids, like herring, mackerel, salmon and tuna, women may also lower cholesterol levels.
Omega-3 fatty acids are also known to decrease blood-clotting and prevent irregular heart rhythms. Eating fish even once a week can lower the risk of heart disease by nearly 30%, says study co-author JoAnn E Manson, M.D., Chief of the Division of Preventive Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.
If you're not that fond of fish, previous studies show that fish oil supplements may also protect the heart.
So, what are you waiting for? ... Eat your fish!! -
B VITAMINS PROTECT BRAIN
''Scientists speculate that a diet rich in Vitamins B6, B12 and folate may help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease by lowering blood levels of the amino acid homocysteine.
''A recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine found that people who had high levels of homocysteine were nearly twice as likely to develop the disease as those with lower levels. -
stella, why would you need to eat THAT much soft rice if you've still got your full set of teeth?!Originally posted by stellazio:eating soft rice is good too.. -
chi luan fan and tofu together seems like a SUPER combination..Originally posted by Rhonda:stella, why would you need to eat THAT much soft rice if you've still got your full set of teeth?! -
I'm a regular drinker of Green Tea Soya Milk and that Chor Bee Soya Milk... Tofu, regularly cooks...